ETHICS IN LOCATING

As we harness the power AI and emerging tech, it becomes crucial to navigate the ethical dilemmas surrounding privacy, responsible data management, and community engagement. Today I’m not going to talk about ESG but instead how ethics actually I’m going to delve into the decisions we make within this industry and shed light on the path forward in utility locating …

BEYOND 811

Most of us can appreciate the fact that utility locating protects utilities and keeps the surrounding community safe. But have you ever considered that it also drives projects to stay on time and on budget? My colleague SHANE HART recently wrote a piece on being more proactive with damage prevention and this is article is an extension of that premise. I also seen Brenda Reigle, …

VHS | HASTEN ROBERTS, UTILITY LOCATOR

“Starting a landscape project? Call 8-1-1 to have utility locators mark underground water, gas, electric and wastewater lines. A locator like hasten Roberts will show up quickly to help. “I’m going on five months now and it’s been great. We’ve got good teams, everyone’s nice, they want you to succeed. There’s never been a time where I’ve called anyone and …

WHO KNOWS BEST?

The utility damage prevention field is currently at a crossroads, where human expertise and cutting-edge technological tools intersect. Striking the right balance between the two is pivotal for a proactive and efficient approach. In this article, we explore the symbiotic relationship between seasoned professionals’ intuition and the role of advanced ticket management systems, like Utilocate, in enhancing utility damage prevention …

WHAT’S IN YOUR TRUCK?

We asked a few of  our customers and friends in the industry “what do you keep in your truck?”The obvious answer for locators, is that they have their locating equipment in there. But there’s so much more that workers in the field need, so we’ve made a list of the most popular items: Wipes Hand Sanitizer Power inverter for charging …

VHS | LAYING 36 YARDS OF PIPE

“The construction of district energy systems including insulated steel pipe, leak detection systems, communication conduit and other related works along 750lm of King George Blvd and Fraser Highway in the City of Surrey. The project provides the City’s District Energy System services from the connection on Fraser Highway to two new development sites: on the north side to the Holland …

GIS + TMS = SUCCESS

The utility sector is a dynamic arena where choices have far-reaching consequences. In this context, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have emerged as invaluable tools, enabling us to enhance decision-making processes through the visualization of project data within a geospatial context. The transformative potential of GIS technology is still being under utilized, particularly in proactively preventing damages and optimizing project management. …

VHS | A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LOCATOR

“Check out this video to better understand what a Day in the Life is like for a Utility Locator at multiVIEW. ” multiVIEW use Utilocate to complete drawings, and locate tickets so this is a great way to see it being used in the field.Follow and Subscribe to their channel hereRECENT POSTSOct. 18, 2024VHS | TEXAS HOMEOWNER CLAIM DENIED AFTER …

LET’S GET MORE PROACTIVE

As someone deeply involved in damage prevention, I cannot emphasize enough the crucial role locators play in safeguarding construction and excavation projects by identifying and marking underground utilities. To continually enhance operations and reduce damages, I think you should consider implementing some or all of the following improvements:   Technology integration: Adopt advanced technologies such as ground-penetrating radar (GPR), ticket …

VHS | USE YOUR IPHONE LIDAR FOR 3D UTILITIES

Learn how to use your iPhone’s built in LiDAR capabilities to capture utilities in 3D with John Chwalibog in this engaging interview from the 3D Forensics YouTube ChannelFollow and Subscribe to their channel hereRECENT POSTSOct. 18, 2024VHS | TEXAS HOMEOWNER CLAIM DENIED AFTER WATER MAIN BREAKS 3 TIMESOct. 16, 2024COORDINATE, COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATEOct. 14, 2024UA / ISSUE 115Oct. 11, 2024VHS | …